Film Score Review - Sandro Di Stefano - The Man With The Magic Box

The soundtrack for a The Man With The Magic Box is available on Spotify 

Man With The Magic Box is an Action/Sci-Fi film which takes place in the year 2030. The two main characters Adam and Gloria meet at work and start a tumultuous relationship. Unbeknownst to them their lives will be forever changed with an unexpected discovery. 

I had the upmost pleasure of listening to the films score which was composed, orchestrated, and conducted by Sandro Di Stefano. The music was played by the sensational Dnipropetroska Symphony Orchestra.

The score for this film is exquisite. Every song is written so beautifully and I love how each song flows to the next without losing its individuality. There is an underlying melody played throughout each song that is flawless. When listening to the music in the film you can not only see the story but you can hear it as well. It’s never easy trying to find a perfect match between film and music but Sandro Di Stefano did such a wonderful job that the two go hand in hand. 

The talent shines bright from both Composer and Orchestra. My favorites tracks from The Man With The Magic Box are The Shadow Of The Past, Adams Theme, Identity and Memory, And The Journey Through Love. 

Track Listing: 

1. The Shadow Of The Past 
2. Adam’s Theme 
3. End To End
4. Love Frequency
5. Hidden System
6. Identity and Mystery 
7. The Journey Through Love
8. Where The Words End 
9. Fortran (1952)
10. The Shadow Of The Future 
11. Nocturne Op 9, No. 2 (Bonus Track)
12. Walc A-moll (Bonus Track 

Artsploitation - The Man With The Magic Box Film Review

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It’s the year 2030. QR codes (Quick Response Codes) on your backs and Microchips imbedded in the flesh hold the key to your new identity. Every thought, every feeling isn’t your own. Everything you once were and everything you loved has been “erased”. Gone forever and replaced with the memories of someone you don’t know. Who are these people? How did you get here? Is this real? Am I real? The more questions you ask the less you know. You can’t run, you can’t hide. They’ll always find you. Be a good little soldier or you’ll be sent “back”. Welcome to Man In The Magic Box. 

I absolutely loved this film! The imagery, the color scheme, the camera angles. Everything is perfect! If you’re a fan of Blade Runner and Men In Black you will be a big fan of Man In The Magic Box as well. The music is hauntingly beautiful and adds to the films dark but airy tone. There’s a particular scene that I did not see coming. It changes the film completely and I think this was a smart decision. I’ve seen this type of flip done before but this film does it exceptionally well. It’s hard to pull of this type of story and I think Bodo Kox did a brilliant job. 

Whenever I hear the term Sci-Fi I always think of Avatar, Matrix, and a “stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder” who’s best friend is a giant dog that gargles. Man In The Magic Box is a breath of fresh air in the Sci-Fi genre. It takes inspiration from stories once told but lands on its own two feet. It takes you in one direction and just when you think you’ve figured it out it changes course. This is one of the best genre pieces I have seen in a very long time. It’s well written, well thought out, and is captured beautifully onscreen. I give Man In The Magic Box a solid A! Well done! I tip my hat to the brilliant Bodo Kox (Writer/Director). 

Film Information:

Studio: Artsploitation Films 

Writer: Bodo Kox 

Director: Bodo Kox 

Country: Poland 

Language: Polish with English Subtitles 

Run Time: 103 Minutes 

Release Date: October 20, 2017